Roseville police chief announces retirement

Roseville Police Chief Troy Bergstrom has announced he plans to retire. This will culminate more than 31 years in law enforcement, including 26 years with the city of Roseville. Bergstrom began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a police officer with the San Mateo Police Department before joining the Roseville Police Department in 2000. "I've spent my entire adult life as a police officer. Thirty-one years went by in the blink of an eye," said Bergstrom. Bergstrom serves as Roseville's 19th Chief of Police with the unique distinction of having supervised every division within the department during his tenure. Throughout his distinguished career, he promoted through the ranks, including sergeant in 2003, lieutenant in 2010 and captain in 2016. He began serving as acting chief of police in 2020 and was promoted to chief of police in 2021, leading the department's 240 sworn and professional staff and overseeing a $68 million annual operating budget. "I've had the honor to be a part of some exemplary teams, including being the sergeant of our Crime Suppression Unit when it first began. But throughout it all, looking back on all those years, from the very first day I wanted to be a patrol officer. Even now, retiring as a chief, I still want to be a patrol officer," said Bergstrom. In a press release, Roseville city officials said Chief Bergstrom's 31-year career is a testament to his steadfast, values-driven leadership and deep commitment to the people he serves alongside and the Roseville community. During his time as chief, the city said there has been a year-over-year reduction in crime, strong community partnerships and continued investment in technology and equipment that has transformed how they respond to calls, solve crime and keep officers safe. "Chief Bergstrom has been a champion of community-oriented policing and sets high standards for our public safety services. What truly sets him apart is the way he invests in our people and our culture, creating a sense of family within the department. He has been a transformational leader, mentor and friend and his impact on the community and those he served alongside will be felt for years to come. He will be greatly missed," said City Manager Dominick Casey. Under Bergstrom's leadership, the department is now fully staffed to serve a growing community thanks to extensive recruitment efforts and a focus on strengthening department culture. Since 2021, the department completed the Beat 7 expansion and began development of Beat 8. Among his accomplishments, Chief Bergstrom is also the architect of the Crime Suppression Unit and Real Time Crime Center, which has had a significant impact on reducing crime in the community while improving response to call for services, investigative abilities and officer safety. Bergstrom further expanded city services to help unsheltered veterans and those in need by staffing the Social Services Unit with additional officers, social work professionals and the addition of a crisis care K-9, named Butter. Reflecting on his rewarding lifetime career, Bergstrom said, "It is the best job in the world where you get to help your community every day and truly know you made a difference. My one hope as I leave this career for the next phase of my life is that I leave our police department in a good place so our team can keep making that difference." As the city prepares for Bergstrom's transition, a recruitment process has begun, with applications closing March 1.